Location: Castellammare del Golfo
Top Things to do in Castellammare del Golfo
Top Restaurants in Castellammare del Golfo
What to do and see in Castellammare del Golfo, Italy: The Best Places and Tips
Castellammare del Golfo (Sicilian: Casteddammari; Latin: Emporium Segestanorum / Emporium Aegestensium) is a town and comune in the Trapani Province of Sicily. The name can be translated as "Sea Fortress on the Gulf", stemming from the medieval fortress in the harbor. The nearby body of water conversely takes its name from the town, and is known as Gulf of Castellammare.
Restaurants in Castellammare del Golfo
1. Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Giorgio G - Washington DC, District of Columbia
I just visited a few days ago with my friend and our experience might be different from those who visited in July or August as crowd density and temperature are different. We walked in the reserve and were happy to pay the 5Euro fee. At the entrance you are reminded of how the place came to exist in the early 80s: no small feat. Wear sturdy shoes to stabilize your ankles, as the path is a bit treacherous in some points. At this time of the year the flora is still interesting and rich (though it must be breathtakingly gorgeous in the spring). The dwarf palms are fruiting now and their bright brown-red fruits are color strokes that dot the landscape. Campanulae are in full bloom and so some flowers that reminded me of asphodels, with a stalk sticking out of the ground (in truth a very large bulb at times surfacing through), with no leaves. Those to name just a few. We saw beautiful yellow-dotted lizards as well. Also, several tiny museums along the way, explain various aspects of life in the Riserva, present and past. The landscape is gorgeous, and although there were other people walking, there were elating moments we felt alone for miles. You can walk about 7 km and back or continue on to S. Vito Lo Capo. We went to Cala Marinella (which is about half way and good for diving), but decided to walk back to Cala Berretta as there is more of a beach there. There were some people, but for a short time at around 2:30-3:00p we were alone. The water was beautifully clean, blue-green and transparent: I went in and snorkeled a bit. Remember to bring your mask (or borrow one) and fins, if you have 'em. However, just plain cheap water shoes will help in the water and the beach as well, as the large pebbles (or rocks) will be hard on your feet. Bring a towel for your backside. In the water, schools of fish, remarkably untouched by my presence were swimming around me. BRING WATER (and food if you care), as this is a natural preserve and there are no food venues and you'll get hungry (protein bars are well-suited for this job). Overall it's going to be an unforgettable experience.
2. Baglio Di Scopello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 541 reviews
Reviewed By FoodWonders - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Visited with family, but would not recommend to visit with small children as the access to the water is quite difficult. You are taken to the garden half way down the hill after the entrance to leave your stuff in (get changed into swimming attire).
You are allowed 50 min at the beach front which costs you £4 per person, you can swim about, snorkel- great views of lot of fishes was probably the best experience. Not much to shop as only vending machines are available.
Must admit it's a beautiful place to visit with some stunning surroundings.
3. Spiaggia Guidaloca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 813 reviews
Reviewed By mcrj_11 - London, United Kingdom
Touristy and pebbly but a lovely beach to spend a few hours at. The water is clear and warm and there are two beach shacks serving snacks and drinks.
4. Spiaggia di Castellamare del Golfo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 746 reviews
Reviewed By Sun_242
A somewhat standard but clean sandy beach with relatively shallow water. Lots of beach cafes. Some private and some public sections of beach so you can choose what suits you. Pay and display parking along the road as well as some private parking lots that charge the same as pay and display.
5. Tonnara di Scopello
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
6. Lido Zanzibar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
In a wonderful setting where the perfume of waves and the flavors of our earth combines in a perfect harmony, you can taste our traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Inspired by Sicilian tradition and by an accurate selection of local products, we realized our menu, from which, among our main dishes you can taste: some homemade fresh pasta; Nubia's garlic; Pantelleria's capers; olive oil produced in Alcamo; Favignana's fish eggs; traditional seafood from Golfo di Castellammare; everything properly seasoned with the special Saline di Trapani's salt. Enjoy.
Reviewed By aiugdsaj - Helsinki
4 sunbeds and 1 umbrella costed 39 euros for the whole day. We went here to use also pedal boats but it was too windy to do it :( Food was ok. The beach wasn't as nice as on the cost free beach on the right.
7. Spiaggia dei Faraglioni
Overall Ratings
4 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By giovannopiano - torino
it is very wild and the street with the bike is so so...
